Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the calm, well-resourced setting provided by the childminder and her co-childminder. They relish the attention they receive from the childminder. Children are supported to settle at their own pace and enjoy their time at the setting. They feel confident to explore the range of resources by using the childminder as a secure base. Children regularly check to see where she is and enjoy showing her items, including her in their play. When children need reassurance, they climb into the childminder's lap for a cuddle.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from many opportunities to hear new words and practise their communication. They regularly sing together and enjoy looking at books independently as well as sharing stories with the childminder. For younger children, the childminder is working on supporting their emerging language by role modelling good pronunciation. She regularly comments on objects and narrates what the children are doing. This helps children to extend their vocabulary and give meaning to their actions. The childminder skilfully uses questions to encourage children to think before answering, patiently waiting for them to do so.

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The provision is good

Children show curiosity and are keen and motivated to learn and develop their skills. They concentrate well on things that interest them. For example, babies delight in playing peekaboo with the childminder. They giggle with excitement when she covers her head with a cloth and then says 'peekaboo'. Older children have fun imaginatively cooking and serving play food. They demonstrate their knowledge as they name the different items.

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need to do better?

n All children flourish in the welcoming and homely environment. They have a strong sense of belonging and make firm bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder gathers detailed information about the children's routines and interests before they start. She uses this information to plan a variety of stimulating activities. n Children's parents are very pleased with the childminder's service. They say that they are kept very well updated with information about their children's care and learning. The childminder places great emphasis on getting to know not only each child but also their whole family. She actively supports families through difficult times, which greatly benefits children's well-being. The childminder works hard to help anxious children separate from their parents. n The childminder works very well with her co-childminder to plan a varied curriculum for children. She helps children to build on their experiences and

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need to do better?

recall previous activities. Older children are well prepared for starting school when the time comes. They develop confidence and independence, for example

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need to do better?

30 November 2021 when dressing and undressing for outdoor play. n The childminder carefully monitors children's development and provides parents with information at the end of the day. Parents comment about how their children's development has come on in 'leaps and bounds' since attending the childminder's setting. n Mealtimes are social times. All children and the childminder share a home- cooked meal together. Children learn social skills, talk to one another and learn to eat using cutlery. They are reminded to have good manners through the childminder's reinforcement of saying 'please' and 'thank you'. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. For instance, they play in the childminder's garden. Children follow good hygiene routines and participate in activities that help them to learn how to brush their teeth. These positive

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need to do better?

experiences help to support children's physical and emotional health. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. However, at times, she does not recognise opportunities to teach children about the benefits of healthy eating and how this affects their bodies. n The childminder and her co-childminder reflect carefully on their practice and make good use of evaluation to identify further ways to improve. However, the childminder does not always seek professional development opportunities to learn new skills and techniques to help her teach even more effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n provide more consistent opportunities for children to develop their awareness of making healthy food choices and their understanding of how this contributes towards their health and well-being n develop a focused programme of training to support ongoing professional development, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2520336 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10208035 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Mytchett, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n An observation of an activity was carried out, and the inspector and the childminder discussed this afterwards. n Relevant documentation was viewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

30 November 2021 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

30 November 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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